Resof 400 mg- 28 Tablet

What is Resof 400 mg- 28 Tablet?

Resof total contains drugs called Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir antiretrovirals. This is a prescription medicine that is used in the treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It is used in combination with another medicine. It prevents the spread of HCV throughout the body. It should be taken at an adequate dose and duration. It should not be given to children under 12 years of age. Its function is to reduce the hepatitis C virus in the body. This helps to keep liver disorders such as cirrhosis and liver cancer away.

What are Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir drugs used for?

Sofosbuvir

Sofosbuvir is sold under the brand name Sovaldi. It is manufactured in India by Dr. Reddy’s Laboratories Limited. Sofosbuvir is used with other antiviral medications to treat chronic hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. It works to reduce the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body. It may help your liver recover. Chronic hepatitis C infection can cause serious liver problems such as scarring, or liver cancer. Sofosbuvir is a combination with other antiviral medications that reduce the amount of hepatitis c virus in the body and help the body’s immune system to fight the infection. It lowers the risk of infection in your body.

Velpatasvir 

Velpatasvir is used alone or with other medications to treat chronic hepatitis C virus in adults and children 6 years of age and older or who weigh at least 17 kg. Sofosbuvir is in a class of antiviral medications called nucleotide hepatitis C virus ( HCV) polymerase inhibitors. Velpatasvir is in a class of antiviral medications called HCV reproduction complex inhibitors. It works to stop the virus that causes hepatitis C from spreading inside the body. 

What is a Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection?

Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. Inflammation can damage organs.

There are different types of hepatitis. One type, hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness. 

Hepatitis C can be acute or chronic. Acute hepatitis is a short-term infection. The symptoms can last up to 6 months. Chronic hepatitis C is a long-lasting infection. If not treated, it can last for a lifetime and cause serious health problems such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. 

• How has hepatitis C spread?

Hepatitis C spreads through contact with the blood of someone who has HCV. This contact may be through:

Sharing of drug needles or other drug materials

Being tattooed or pierced with tools or inks that were not sterilized

Having contact with the blood or open sores of someone who has HCV

Sharing of personal items

Being born to a mother with HCV

Having unprotected sex with someone who has HCV.

• What are the signs and symptoms of the Hepatitis C virus (HCV)?

Most people with hepatitis C have no symptoms. Some people with acute hepatitis C do have symptoms within 1 to 3 months after they are exposed. These symptoms may include:

Dark yellow urine

Fatigue 

Fever

Gray or clay-colored stools

Joint pain

Loss of appetite

Nausea and vomiting

Jaundice

Resof Total 400 mg tablet should not be given to children under 12 years of age. In the case of adults, one tablet is prescribed to be taken every day for about 12 weeks. It remains for 24 hours in our body. Take it at around the same time every day. Before taking medicine consult your doctor. Dose and duration will be decided by the necessity and need of the patient. It depends on the treatment and may change from time to time. You should take medicine as per your doctor’s advice. This medicine is strictly not recommended for children, pregnant women, and breastfeeding mothers. It takes some weeks and months to get a better result. Do not stop taking the medicine before your doctor’s advice.

The most common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, headache, nausea, insomnia, and anemia. Inform your doctor if these side effects become serious. our doctor can prevent and give you relief from the side effects during the treatment. It makes you feel better,

The benefit of Resof total 400 mg tablet

• In the treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Resof tablet works to prevent the HCV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps to control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This medicine lowers your chances of getting complications and improves your quality of life. This medicine is used in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. Taking all doses in the right amount and right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.

Side effects of Resof 400 mg tablet

Here are Some major and minor side effects of this medicine. But not all side effects need a doctor’s attention. If you observe any side effects become serious, You may consult your doctor.

Some of the common side effects of this medicine include:

Chills 

Ulcers or white spots in the mouth

Lower back pain

Headache

Rash

Irritability

Diarrhea

Nausea

Decreased appetite

Muscle pain and cramps

How is the Rasof 400 mg tablet taken?

Resof Total 400 mg tablet should not be given to children under 12 years of age. In the case of adults, one tablet is prescribed to be taken every day for about 12 weeks. It remains for 24 hours in our body. Take it at around the same time every day. Always take this medicine as per your doctor’s consultation. Dose and duration will decide your doctor. You are not allowed to crush, chew and break the medicine. Swallow it as a whole. Drink plenty of water. Do not miss the dose. If you miss a dose skip the missed dose and follow your schedule regularly on the next day. Do not double the dose. Take medicine every day on time as prescribed by your doctor. Much other medicine can affect this medicine so let your doctor know all medication you are using during the treatment.

How does the Rasof 400 mg tablet work?

Resof tablet consists of two antiviral medicines. It binds to NS5A (viral phosphoprotein) to stop the secretion, reproduction, and production of RNA viral infection. This improves your health and feels cured of the infection.